Solar Energy

Guidelines For Registered Apprenticeship Programs For The US Solar Industry Approved By DOL

In a major step toward strengthening the renewable energy workforce, the US Department of Labor (DOL) has approved national guidelines for Registered Apprenticeship Programs in the solar industry. The new standards, developed by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC), the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), and the Midwest Renewable Energy … [continued]

Global Investment In The Clean Energy Transition Surpassed $2.1 Trillion In 2024, More Needed For…

In a landmark achievement, global investment in the low-carbon energy transition surged to a record $2.1 trillion in 2024, marking an 11% increase from the previous year, according to BloombergNEF’s “Energy Transition Investment Trends 2025” report. Key Drivers of Growth According to BloombergNEF (BNEF), the significant uptick in investment was … [continued]

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What Does The Return Of The US Monroe Doctrine Mean For Cleantech?

After the first three weeks that Trump 2.0 has been unfolding, with a mix of absurd ego, drill baby drill, radical loyalty requirements, elimination of soft power, purging of ‘enemies’ and devastation of science, it’s worth asking what the foreign policy tea leaves suggest for clean technology globally. It’s actually … [continued]

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US Energy Dominance Must Include A Robust Percentage Of Renewables

On his first day in office, President Donald J. Trump barred any new construction of offshore wind projects, proposed eliminating EV incentives, and reversed former President Joe Biden’s decision to rejoin the Paris climate pact. Trump wants to “drill, baby, drill” and take advantage of the inexpensive gas and oil … [continued]